newbie question about trans map. For example, I downloaded a trans map of a shirt and it came with a jpg of the color of the shirt. How do I apply this to a figure? I have downloaded several clothing items and I haven't a clue on how to get them on the figures. Thanks Jujub

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Select the figure within Poser. You can get to the materials menu two ways. Hit the Ctrl key plus the U key simultaneously. Alternatively, click the "render" option on the top menu then click "materials." A menu pops up that identifies the figure in the top left and a group within the figure in the top right. Make sure you select the appropriate group/groups from on the top right menu. For example, the jeans figure has separet groups for the belt and the pants. In the case of using transparency maps to change the jeans into shorts, you generally want to select the [ants, not the belt. The menu has four mapping options. The transparency map is applied using the bottom right option. Click "load" and browse to the location of your transparency file - which basicly just uses black to eliminate portions of the figure and white to retain portions - shades of grey yield a sheer effect. You are not done yet. There are scales just under the top colors options for highlight size, transparency min/max and transparency falloff. To completely eliminate a portion of a figure, set transparency max to 100% and the black portions of the tranparency map will eliminate corresponding portions of the figure - changing long pants to shorts. When you return to the main window, your figure will be all gone - but replaced with fuzzy flecks. When you render the image, you will see the actual result. When all else fails, check the manual - pg 252. Play around with transparency mapping - its a great way to expand your Poser wardrobe on a tight budget.